How to Convert TAR.GZ to ZIP on iPhone

A .tar.gz file is a TAR archive compressed with gzip – the standard way Linux software, code projects and server backups are packaged. Drop it below to repack it as a ZIP – right on your iPhone, without installing anything.

Drop a .tar.gz, .tgz or .tar file here

Nothing is uploaded · RAR and 7z aren't supported

Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.

Step by step: Convert TAR.GZ to ZIP on iPhone

  1. 1

    Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. 2

    Tap the box above and pick the file in the Files app. Attachments saved from Mail, Messages or Safari are usually in On My iPhone › Downloads.

  3. 3

    The archive is unpacked and repacked as a ZIP with the same folders and file names.

  4. 4

    Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.

Why convert to ZIP

  • ZIP is the universal archive format: Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android and Chromebooks can all open it without extra apps.
  • The folder structure inside the TAR.GZ is kept exactly, so nothing gets flattened or renamed.

About TAR.GZ files

  • A .tar.gz file is a TAR archive compressed with gzip – the standard way Linux software, code projects and server backups are packaged. Phones and older versions of Windows can't open it without an extra app.

Tips for iPhone

  • There's no app to install from the App Store – the tool runs inside Safari, and the file never leaves your iPhone.

Frequently asked questions

Is a .tar.gz file safe to open?

Extracting an archive is safe in itself – nothing inside runs. Be careful with programs (.exe, .sh, .app) you then choose to open, as with any download.

Is there a size limit?

No fixed limit. Archives of hundreds of megabytes work on most computers; phones may struggle with very large ones because everything happens in memory.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your files never leave your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Where does the converted file go on my iPhone?

Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.

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